Clutch: Service and Repair

Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed

Service Repair No - 33.15.01

CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir is maintained between the minimum and maximum levels throughout the bleed procedure using new brake fluid.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove fluid and clean area with water.

Bleeding

1. Top up reservoir.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.





3. Connect tube to bleed screw on clutch slave cylinder and submerge free end in a clear container containing brake fluid.
4. Loosen bleed screw, then apply steady pressure to the clutch pedal, depressing it through its full stroke. Allow the pedal to return unassisted.
5. Repeat the procedure until a flow of clean, air free fluid is purged into the container.
6. Hold the pedal to the floor and tighten the clutch bleed screw to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
7. Check and top up reservoir.

CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been bled from the system.

8. Remove stands and lower the vehicle.